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darned Synonyms
Another word for darned
Choosing another word for darned depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Used as a mild euphemism for 'damned' to express annoyance, frustration, or emphasis.
Usage Example
"I cannot get this damned printer to connect to the wireless network."
Strongest
damned
Strong
blasted
dratted
confounded
infernal
wretched
Weak
pesky
• adverb (Context 2)
Very or extremely; used for informal emphasis as a mild euphemism for 'damned'.
Usage Example
"She did a darn good job organizing the community fundraiser on short notice."
Strongest
darn
damned
Strong
mighty
awfully
terribly
exceedingly
• adjective (Context 3)
Mended or repaired with rows of interlocking stitches (especially of knitted fabric or socks).
Usage Example
"He wore a pair of neatly mended wool socks inside his winter boots."
Strongest
mended
Strong
patched
stitched
repaired
Opposites of darned
The opposite of darned shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
torn
hardly
slightly
barely
blessed
tatty
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Darned. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/darned